About our School

About our School

Principal: Mr Simon Turney

This is a very caring school where staff and students feel highly
valued. This ethos is largely responsible for the good behaviour and the strong
relationships that exist between staff and students in the school. One student
captured the views of many in stating that, 'Teachers are always prepared to go
the extra mile in order to help us.'

Tamworth Enterprise College is an 11-16 Academy sponsored by the AET
which provides an excellent educational service for its local community.
Student's prior attainment covers the entire ability range and high levels of
aspiration are encouraged to ensure all students achieve at and beyond their
potential. We are a forward thinking school which works extremely hard to provide
the best opportunities for teaching and learning which have been recognised by
inspectors as being of a good standard. The welfare of staff and students is
paramount and the stability and cohesiveness of the staff supports the notion
that Tamworth Enterprise College puts people first.

Catchment Area:

The catchment area draws from the Belgrave, Glascote and Stoneydelph
wards located in the southern part of the town close to the M42. Over the
years, Tamworth has grown and developed into a thriving town attracting, many
big names in the retail and leisure industry and consequently, road, rail and
leisure facilities in the town are excellent.

The college has excellent links with feeder schools and is acknowledged
for its specialism in Science and Mathematics.

The School Day

Morning

Afternoon

8.40 am Bell run to prompt movement to registration

8.45-8.50 am Registration

8.50-9.40 am Period 1

9.40-10.30 am Period 2

10.30-10.45 am Break

10.45-11.35 am Period 3

11.35-12.25 pm Period 4

12.25-1.00 pm Lunch

1.00-1.20 pm Registration/Assembly

1.20-2.10 pm Period 5

2.10-3.00 pm Period 6

School closes at 3.00 pm

Staffing
Structure

With regard to teaching staff, there are seven Heads of Faculty: Design
and Technology, ICT, Science, English, MFL, Mathematics and Physical Education.
There are separate Heads of Art, Performing Arts, Music, Special Educational
Needs, History/Geography and RE/Psychology. Senior staff link with each area
and meet on a fortnightly basis with heads of the Faculty/Department.

There are seven members of administrative staff led by the Office
Manager, Mrs Tracy Weston as well as a school Bursar, Mrs Tina Goulborn. Mr
Terry Boden is the Finance officer who also oversees Examinations and is the
ITT coordinator. There are three members of caretaking staff with Mr Steve
Green as Senior Site Supervisor.

Technician Support staff work in Information Technology, Design and
Technology, Science, Library Resources and Special Educational Needs, and there
are three ICT Technicians to support staff across the school.

Cleaning, catering and grounds staff are bought in on a subscription
basis. Contracts are currently held by Staffordshire County Council.

Senior staff responsibilities include –

Mr S. Turney (Principal)

To meet expectations that arise from National Standards for
Headteachers.

Mrs T. Craig (Vice Principal)

To deputise for the Principal as and when necessary

Quality Assurance

Line management of all Assistant Princpals

Lead SLT member of the Raising Achievement Team (RAT) with regard to the
Intensifying Support Plan

Line management of Performing Arts/Art/Music

i/c whole school ICT initiatives and developments

Safeguarding

Mrs S. Gutteridge Assistant Principal

Curriculum strategy and planning

Line management of Maths and Humanities

SLT member of RAT

Mr J. Spears Assistant
Principal

Line management of English

Teaching /Learning

SLT member of RAT

Mr. B Walker Assistant
Principal

Teaching/Learning

Line Manager of MFL/DT

SLT member of RAT

Mr C. Linster Assistant
Principal

Line management of Science

Data/Reporting/Assessment

SLT member of RAT

There is a strong emphasis on staff development. All NQT's and student
teachers are given structured support led by a senior member of staff to ensure
that a high quality programme of induction is delivered. Opportunities for non
teaching staff to meet to discuss their work are a feature. Teaching staff meet
in a number of groups: Faculty and House teams, Heads of Faculty/Department and
Heads of House. Senior staff meet weekly.

Our key priority is to raise standards of students’ attainment through
developments in teaching and learning. On average, students entering Year Seven
have below national average scores at Key Stage Two. We are now consistently
showing clear added value both at Key Stage Three and GCSE and this year the
school was ranked well within Staffordshire for CVA figure from Key Stage Two
to Key Stage Four. All subject areas are focussed on improving Learning and
teaching and this is supported by the school’s investment in ICT infrastructure
such as Interactive Whiteboards and a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

Student Care

A priority is given to fostering positive relationships and respect
among all members of the school community. The vertical tutor group system
which has been praised by OFSTED and all stakeholders mean that group tutors
stay with tutor groups throughout a student’s life at the college. A good deal
of time is spent on planning personal, social and health education, taught in
different subject areas. A wide programme of extra curricular activities and
visits is also a prominent feature.

The work of the Special Educational Needs Department is recognised as
being of a high standard. We have achieved “Full Dyslexia Friendly Status”
recognition and are now applying for “Enhanced Status” in this area.

Curricular
Structure

The school operates a 30 period week, each period being 50 minutes in
length. At KS4 significant improvements have been made by providing more
choice. The options programme ensures that students get the best choice
possible to enable them to successfully progress beyond KS4 in their chosen
career pathways.

Extra Curricular
Activities

The school offers a full programme of extra curricular opportunities
across a wide range of activities which make use of our excellent facilities.
All students are encouraged to participate and many staff choose to engage in
running clubs in areas of their own interest.